pawniard

Pawniard is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Dark / Steel

Abilities:

• Defiant: Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat when its stats are lowered.
• Inner Focus (Hidden Ability): The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small humanoid figure clad in armor
• Predominantly dark gray with red accents on its body
• Features a sharp blade on its head extending upwards
• Has a pair of yellow eyes and a circular red marking on its torso
• Blades on its hands and feet resemble daggers or knives

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to be aggressive and territorial
• Often found in groups led by a Bisharp
• Prefers to inhabit areas with abundant metal resources, such as caves or industrial sites
• Uses teamwork and coordination in groups to overwhelm prey or threats

In Battle:

• Known for its high Attack and Defense stats
• Notable moves include Iron Head, Night Slash, and Sucker Punch
• Strong against Psychic, Ghost, and Fairy types due to its dual typing
• Vulnerable to Fighting and Ground type moves

Evolution:

• Evolves from Pawniard starting at level 52 into Bisharp
• In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Bisharp can further evolve into Kingambit when it defeats three other Bisharp that hold Leader's Crest

Interesting Facts:

• Pawniard's design is based on a chess pawn, which is reflected in its evolution into Bisharp, akin to a chess bishop
• Known for its tactical combat style, often using its entire body as a weapon
• Despite its small size, it shows no hesitation in facing larger opponents
• It sharpens its blades on stones to maintain their cutting edge

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
• White: They fight at Bisharp’s command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it.
• Black-2: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
• White-2: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
• X: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
• Y: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
• Omega-Ruby: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
• Ultra-Sun: After shredding its prey, it sharpens its blades on a stone by the river. Each Pawniard has its own favorite sharpening stone.
• Ultra-Moon: It follows Bisharp’s orders to a tee when it attacks enemies. After slashing an opponent, Pawniard clangs both of its blades together.
• Sword: It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents.
• Shield: A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead.